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Photo Walk: The Worldwide Photo Walk was a contest held last Saturday in which photographers captured images of their assigned towns on foot.

The Main Point: Despite the defeat in Lafayette, the football team has given Bobcat fans many reasons to expect a bowl game this year.

UNIVERSITY

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‘Modified hiring freeze’ discontinued

LOCKHART ‘Texas Barbecue Capital’

By Rebecca Banks News Reporter

Texas State officials have ended a twoyear long “modified hiring freeze” after recieving the university’s largest increase in state funding in the past 10 years. In fiscal year 2011, university officials created a “modified hiring freeze” that restricted the ability to hire new faculty and staff members due to limited funding from the state legislature. Bill Nance, vice president for Finance and Support Services, said the university recently received an increase in state funding because of heightened enrollment and more students taking credit hours. Nance said in fiscal year 2011, the “modified hiring freeze” was enstated as a part of the university’s proposal to handle state funding reductions. “We were all asked to prepare a plan as to how we were going to cope with cuts in state funding,” Nance said. Gordon Thyberg, assistant vice president of Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis, said the state legislature determines the amount of funding each university receives based on semester credit hour rates. Funding is awarded based on a formula from the General Appropriations Act.

“We wouldn’t plan on imposing that ‘modified hiring freeze’ again unless we get some sort of dire consequences from the state or some directive to again put in some sort of savings plan.” —Bill Nance, vice president for Finance and Support Services Thyberg said the university received an approximate $9.6 million increase in general revenue appropriation from state funding for the current fiscal year. The university received $88.58 in state funding per semester credit hour for fiscal year 2014. The adjusted amount for inflation for the university was $67.23. The university had $81.20 per credit hour and $62.56 for the adjusted inflation amount in 2013. “We wouldn’t plan on imposing that ‘modified hiring freeze’ again unless we get some sort of dire consequences from the state or some directive to again put in some sort of savings plan,” Nance said. “Right now, I don’t see that in the horizon.” John McBride, assistant vice president of Human Resources, said the “modified hiring freeze” did not completely eliminate the ability to add new employees, but restricted and monitored the hiring of new faculty and staff members. McBride said approval from the as-

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Lockhart is home to the oldest continuously running library in Texas, famous barbecue restaurants and antique stores.

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The barbecue capital of Texas sits only about 18 miles outside of San Marcos. Lockhart is a small historic town, frequented by both students and families looking to enjoy a day trip or a weekend getaway. Continued on Page 4

ATHLETICS

Athletes’ academic performance higher than average By Michelle Balagia News Reporter

According to a recent study, Texas State student athletes have higher GPAs than the overall campus population and other athletic programs in the state, which officials credit to support from faculty and staff members. The study, conducted by the Athletic Academic Center at Texas State, shows the average overall Texas State cumulative GPA was 2.77 with a graduation success rate of 57.3 percent. Student athletes at Texas State had a cumulative GPA of 2.81 with a graduation success rate of 69 percent. Texas State athletes also have higher graduation success rates than student athletes at other public schools in the state, according to the study. “We looked at all Division I institutions that have football. We took out Baylor, Rice, SMU and TCU because they are all private institutions,” said Matt Phelps, student development specialist with the center. “As

of the 2004 cohort year, Texas State had the highest average graduation success rate of student athletes among public schools that offer football in the state of Texas.” For example, Texas State had higher athlete graduation rates than Texas A&M and Texas Tech University, Phelps said. He credited this success to the support from faculty, staff and students across campus. The information in the study was taken from a five-year period called a cohort. The cohort is used because not all students graduate at the same rate, Phelps said. The Athletic Academic Center provides study hall hours and academic advisers, and sends out progress reports three times per semester to student athletes, Phelps said. “Being a student athlete, we have numerous resources to help make us successful in the classroom,” said Molly Ahrens, Texas State volleyball senior. “Along with mandatory study hall, our academic advisors help us stay on top of our grades and assignments, so we have no

room for failure.” Phelps said the center receives progress reports from professors who have student athletes in their classes. The professors answer questions about student athletes in their classes regarding excessive student absences, test grades and course marks, according to Phelps. Phelps said athletes have university officials looking out for them to make sure they are successful students. “Our office has the resources, but it is the coaching staff that requires these student athletes to come get study hall hours,” Phelps said. “They have to be here anywhere between eight to 10 hours a week, every week, every semester.” The study broke down cumulative GPAs by teams, indicating women’s golf players have the highest GPA of any Texas State athletic team. Women’s golf players had a cumulative GPA of 3.48 for the 2012 to 2013 academic year, .71 points higher than the student body average. Phelps said golf coach Mike Akers checks in on a weekly

basis to see how well his team members are performing in their classes. “Credit has to go to Coach Akers,” Phelps said. “He recruits not only great golfers but also great academic students. Coach Akers and I communicate constantly about mentor meetings and grades coming back from classes. He is extremely active in the students’ lives.” The study showed in nine out of the 14 semesters recorded in the study, walk-on athletes had a higher overall GPA than scholarship athletes. According to Phelps, walkon athletes have a higher GPA because of their academic background before joining a team. Phelps said walk-on athletes who join a team in the middle of their collegiate careers already have some credit hours completed beforehand. The study only recorded the GPAs of walk-on athletes while they are on Texas State teams. Walk-on athletes’ GPAs are more likely to improve after joining a team because they take advantage of the resources the center offers, Phelps said.

CITY

Residents vocalize mixed reactions to shooting center plans By Scott Allen

News Reporter

The construction of a new gun range on the Hays and Comal county line is set for completion next month, but is receiving mixed feelings from community members. The County Line Shooting Center, located on Old Bastrop Highway, broke ground on construction July 1 and will open in mid-November. The shooting center is still not open because of ongoing construction, unreceived permits and hiring of staff, but some families who live near the range say they are upset about its location. Others in the community are excited for the convenience of the new range. Sheliah Schneider, a resident who owns a home near the shoot-

ing center, is concerned the gun range will negatively impact the value of her land. “I worry about the property value of my home,” Schneider said. “A bullet will travel over five miles, and my home sits about a half a mile from where that gun range is.” Dean Murphy, owner and operations manager for the County Line Shooting Center, said guns with longer bullet trajectories are not allowed on the range. “The smallest caliber gun (bullets) can travel one mile unimpeded,” Murphy said. “The larger ones can go up to three miles, and there are two guns that can travel up to five miles, but we’re not allowing those at the range.” The house with closest proximity to the shooting center is just under a half mile away, but the

dirt built up around the range to help prevent stay bullets meets state requirements, Murphy said. His wife Lisa Murphy said safety is stressed on the range, and they make sure the minimum state requirements are exceeded. “The back berm has to be 20 feet, and ours is 22 feet,” she said. “The side berms have to be 8 feet and ours are 9 feet.” A range safety officer will be on site for each shooting course. Officers are not required to be present for the courses by the state, but the Murphys said they are taking the additional precaution to ensure the safety of their family and the nearby residents. “We started this (range) for our two sons who are in 4-H and scouts,” Dean Murphy said. “We just want to give back to the community.”

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The range will eventually offer free firearm safety classes to those interested in increasing gun education in the area, the Murphys said. The usual hours of

operations at the shooting center will be from 10 a.m. until “dusk,” they said. Lisa Murphy said the earliest

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HIRING FREEZE, continued from front sociated division vice president of each respective department was required for permission to hire new faculty and staff members under the freeze. Thyberg said the university

“will definitely hire more” faculty and staff, and there is “no doubt about it.” “We’re going to see some increase due to the lifting of the freeze,” McBride said.

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McBride said during the fall semester there are usually more hires than in the spring. The money for additional salaries of new hires comes from the “State Funding for On-Going

Operations” pool. For the current fiscal year 2014, the university recieved about $79.7 million from the fund. The amount was then adjusted for inflation at $60.5 million for the current fiscal year.

In fiscal year 2013, the university received an estimated $70.1 million in state funding and the amount adjusted for inflation was $54 million, Thyberg said.

GUN RANGE, continued from front time shooting will occur is 8 a.m. during competitions, and there will never be shooting allowed when it is dark outside. Despite concerns from some residents, the range has received positive publicity, the Murphys said. “It hasn’t been all

bad,” Dean Murphy said. “Everyone else has been extremely supportive and encouraging.” Texas State student Alejandro Jaramillo, general studies junior and ex-military personnel, said he sympathizes with concerns from some

community members, but will use the range when it opens. “I can see how it’s a problem for civilians in the area,” Jaramillo said. “I personally wouldn’t have a problem with stray bullets or the noise.”

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THE MAIN POINT

Football team capable of postseason play

ollowing the sixth week of the season, the Texas State football team has given students many reasons to expect a bowl game this year. Though Texas State was defeated Saturday by LouisianaLafayette, this does not mean the Bobcats should give up hope on the team. There were many factors that played into Saturday’s loss. Lafayette was picked to share the conference title with LouisianaMonroe in the preseason, and they certainly appear to be the best team in the conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns were 11-1 at home for the past three seasons coming into Saturday’s game, making Lafayette the toughest place to play in the Sun Belt. Their quarterback Terrance Broadway looked like a dark horse Heisman candidate and a shoe-in for the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year award. While some people believe

there are no excuses for losing and demand more from the football team, their performance in previous games this season has rightfully raised expectations. Texas State’s defense has been holding teams to 92.4 rushing yards per game, and ranks 10th in the nation, even after Saturday’s loss. The “doom squad,” the newest nickname given to the defense, still ranks in the top half of every statistical defensive category in the conference except passing. The Bobcats are giving up a Sun Belt worst 329 yards per game through the air, but played Wyoming and Texas Tech, two of the top 15 teams in the nation in passing offense. Luckily, there is still time fix this gap on the defensive side of the ball. Additionaly, the running game for Texas State has showed up this season. With the emergence of sophomore running backs Robert Lowe and Chris Nutall, the ground game will be the

foundation of success on offense for the ball club. The Bobcats average 159.6 rushing yards per contest, good enough for fourth best in the conference. If the team can continue to run the ball with the type of consistency it has now, this will aid true freshman quarterback Tyler Jones in his development. Jones has been the missing link for the Bobcats this year and brought excitement and energy to a team that needed it. The freshman was able to make plays in his first-ever collegiate start, leading the team to a win against double-digit favorite Wyoming. The hype surrounding Jones is well-deserved. At times it may seem like the expectations for the freshman are set too high, but he still has three more years to exceed his current successes and be the player that fans expect him to be. Coach Dennis Franchione will have to play a big role in

the development of Jones and maintaining expectations for the team. Franchione is very capable of doing this. He recently became one of five active coaches to reach 200 wins and has coached at big-time programs in Texas A&M and Alabama that have national championship aspirations every year. For Franchione, at Texas State, expectations are simple—to make a postseason game. With his experience and guidance, he should be able to lead the Bobcats to their first-ever bowl game. However, fans cannot rely on winning a conference title to be the ticket that sends the team to a bowl game. Fans have to actually show up to games in order for the team to be invited. Bowl games have selection committees that measure how well fans travel to road games and use average home game attendance figures to determine which teams advance to post-season

play. Students and fans need to show these selection committees that they are capable of attending a game and supporting the team since the next three games will be played at Bobcat Stadium. Expectations are high for the Bobcat football team this year. It is finally creating excitement around campus—something students have craved for years. As the team continues its quest for a bowl game, fans should come to games spirited and excited about a program that is on the rise.

The Main Point is the opinion of the newspaper’s editorial board. Columns are the opinions of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the full staff, Texas State University Student Media, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication or Texas State University.

POLITICS

TRANSPORTATION

Affordable Care Act could benefit college students

Irresponsible drivers put themselves, residents at risk

Molly Block Opinions Columnist Journalism senior

any students will benefit M from the Affordable Care Act, also known as ‘Obamacare,’

even if they are already on a health insurance plan. According to a Sept. 28 New York Times article, President Obama’s highly anticipated health care act went into effect Oct.1. College students nationwide are wondering how the new health care law will impact their lives and what they could gain from it. In essence, Obamacare was established so those who do not have insurance could receive a form of government-sponsored coverage. Although some politicians and Americans disagree with the decision to pass the act into law, there is no doubt students will benefit. Many college students choose to stay on their parents’ health care plans to save money. Pursuing a college degree is certainly not cheap, and many students struggle to pay for classes, textbooks and rent. Students who have no choice but to take out loans or apply for financial aid in order to cover their living and school expenses are often not able to afford their own health insurance plans. According to a July 2012 Central Florida Future article, one of the aspects of the act that

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affects students the most went into effect Sept. 23. This vital part allows people to stay on their parents’ insurance until they reach the age of 26, after which they must purchase their own health plan. This is an important change for students who beforehand may have had to go without health insurance after being kicked off their parents’ plan. Additionally, the Student Health Center at Texas State has made changes to its regulations in order to better benefit Bobcats. According to a June 12 University Star article, the health center has expanded its student insurance plan under the act and now accepts private health insurance. Although the health center only accepted the Texas State student insurance plan before, a new option to receive a preventative exam without co-pay is now available under the new rules This could be a cheaper alternative for those who normally go to a private doctor for yearly physicals. Furthermore, according to an Oct. 1 CBS News article, the act prevents insurance companies from denying benefits because of a pre-existing medical condition such as a disability. Many people consider this to be the most important part of the act, and it can definitely be of use to students who were previously denied coverage. Since the act is still new, there are many aspects that are difficult to understand. However, the act is a godsend for the millions of American citizens who do not receive health benefits through a job, cannot pay for private insurance or are unqualified for public coverage. Texas State students should research the act to find out how the act can benefit them personally.

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Travis Surprenant Opinions Columnist Public relations junior

t is unfortunate that many young Idominate and inexperienced student drivers the city’s landscape, frequently

causing wrecks due to poor driving skills. San Marcos consists largely of students, with Texas State once again setting an enrollment record for the fall semester. One of the most glaringly obvious side effects of having so many young and inexperienced students in one place is the amount of wrecks and poor driving in town. I have witnessed countless nearcollisions in my time here, primarily on Sessom Drive. Before I transferred to the university I was proud to have a perfect, accident-free driving record. However, in the three years I have attended Texas State I have been hit three times in the same vehicle. In my third accident, my car was totaled by a commuter who was texting while driving. This sort of reckless driving is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. In addition to careless drivers, San Marcos seems to be home to a host of “Tokyo Drift” re-enactors. Flying around corners and cutting off other motorists are not acceptable driving habits. I am dumbfounded as to how many of these reckless drivers get away without penalty from the police. Another type of reckless behavior plaguing the streets of San Marcos is drunk driving. The city is no different from any other college town in this

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respect. When you pair inexperienced drivers with alcohol, it seems a fatal accident is more likely to occur. Students who regularly drink and drive are not only putting themselves in danger, but run the risk of injuring or killing other residents. The danger increases when these clowns are paired with large, lifted vehicles weighing much more than the average consumer’s car. What many people do not realize is driving in a college town is a learning experience for many students. Some have never driven outside of their hometowns and need to adjust to a new area before they can drive safely. San Marcos is full of confusing one-way streets, construction and roads with turns and twists in counterintuitive directions. All students must remain aware of their surroundings and proactively search for any idiots who may be on the road with them. Many students could benefit from an introductory driving course. Another way to make the town safer for drivers is implementing a sticker system indicating drivers who have been in wrecks recently. Drivers who get in wrecks frequently could be required to plaster a decal in their rear window, indicating cautious drivers to steer clear. There is a silver lining to all the accidents here around campus, however— wrecker services are raking in tons of money. Many students view these wrecking companies negatively, but it is the people in this town who are feeding their businesses. Drivers here are terrible. People can talk smack about towing companies all they want, but until they actually do something to stop promoting their businesses—like being a better driver, for instance—they have a lucrative place in the city’s economy. San Marcos residents and specifically students need to get off their phones, get a designated driver, slow down and stop putting others at risk—it is not that difficult.

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TRENDS

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Lockhart attracts tourists with barbecue, history By Lindsey Bedford Trends Reporter

Editor’s note: This is the fifth story in an ongoing series exploring the unique attractions and people of towns in close proximity to San Marcos.

ockhart, the self-proclaimed “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” sits only about 18 miles outside of San Marcos. The small historic town is often frequented by both students and families looking to enjoy a day trip or a weekend getaway. “We have about half a million people come to Lockhart for barbecue and antiques,” said Wendy Ramsey, owner of Wendy R boutique. Lockhart’s four barbecue restaurants are routinely featured in magazines and on television, including the Travel Channel’s show “Barbecue Paradise.”

By Abel Melghem Trends Reporter

Dean Reading Actor, Transportation Services guard Many students at Texas State know Dean Reading as a Transportation Services guard. What many do not know is he is also an actor, director, writer and award-winning cowboy who has been in show business most of his life. Reading is retiring from his job at Texas State in January to pursue his acting career full-time. AM: What kinds of roles did you appear in while working as an actor?

“We have about 20,000 people come to eat barbecue every weekend,” said Janet Grigar, owner of Logos, a shop offering screen printing, embroidery, engraving and similar services. The best restaurant in town is a point of contention among residents. Each eatery sees around 5,000 patrons a week, according to the City of Lockhart’s website. Aside from barbecue, the town is known for its historical sites. The Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest continuously running library in Texas. It was built in 1899 and is a focal point for community activities. “The library is going into renovation and restoration. The Lockhart community wants to restore it to its original state,” said Bertha Martinez, director of library services. Music is played in the library on the last Tuesday of every month for

DR: I first started as a child actor in the movie “Tomboy and the Champ” directed by Academy Award-winning actor Ben Johnson. The movie was shot in Katy, and after that Johnson and I became good friends over the years. I have him to thank for helping me get my career started. After leaving college, I worked at a cable company and had my own TV show on the side for five years called Entertainment Clipboard, where I interviewed many stars including Ben Johnson himself. Since then I’ve been directing, starring, crewing and being a stunt man on many different movies and TV shows. I was even the spokesperson for Chevrolet in Carlton at one point. AM: Your Internet Movie Database profile lists you as a writer. What do you write? DR: Mostly screenplays and scripts. I’ve written many

visitors to enjoy a free night of fun. Another historical aspect of the town is the old Lockhart jailhouse, which was converted into a museum for tourists. The Caldwell County Historical Museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Another museum to visit on the weekends is the Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches, which features many different styles of clocks dated throughout history. In addition, the local pharmacy located on the town’s main square serves as a gift shop filled with many unique items. “We have been in operation for 113 years,” said Adelfa “Fita” Juarez, shop associate at Westy’s Pharmacy. “It has been in the same family ever since.” The rustic charm and country backdrop of the town has made it an attractive site for filming movies, television shows and music vid-

scripts that people have tried to make into films, but so far only a handful have been successful. One of them that I wrote, “The Wind Favors West,” was extremely low budget but did air for a while. I actually starred in and directed that movie myself, so it was a great learning experience. AM: Your IMDB profile also lists you as a certified cowboy. What exactly does that mean? DR: I went to Wharton College on a rodeo scholarship, where I won 13 belt buckles for various competitions including cattle roping and horseback riding. My father lived on a 1,200-acre ranch, so you tend to learn how to be a cowboy fast. While I lived there I was shy and didn’t really get to know people. My mother put me in acting school when I was young as a way to be more social, but I guess you could say it paved the way for more than that. After getting

Austin Humphreys | Photo Editor Lockhart is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of Texas and has been featured on the Travel Channel.

eos. Some big-name titles include “Machete,” “Secondhand Lions” and “Bernie.” Currently, the TV show “Revolution” is being filmed in Lockhart. The city’s tourism department officials are considering launching a tour to take guests around the town, showing them the sites and areas where the major movies were

filmed. During the first weekend of December, the city hosts a lighted Christmas parade and “A Dickens Christmas in Lockhart” festival. The festival encourages guests and residents to dress in clothing reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

my scholarship, I decided I wanted to go into show business. I used my cowboy skills to land many western parts, which is why I am considered an official cowboy. AM: How does an actor end up working in a parking services office? DR: In 1999, I moved to Dallas to help a friend shoot his movie, “All the Pretty Horses.” He wanted me to go down to San Antonio and find Hispanics who knew how to ride horses for his actors. After about three days I had finished all I could do, and I figured I’d look for work while the movie was being shot. I worked up in Austin for a while until I saw an application here for a parking meter service position. In 2003, I was ushered into the position I hold now, as the front line parking service officer. Photo courtesy of Dean Reading

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SPORTS

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SUN BELT STANDINGS FOOTBALL

Team

Sun Belt

Louisiana-Lafayette Arkansas State Western Kentucky Troy South Alabama Georgia State Texas State Louisiana-Monroe

1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-1

Pct.

Overall

1.000 1.000 .500 .500 .500 .000 .000 .000

3-2 2-3 4-2 3-3 2-3 0-5 3-2 2-4

Streak W3 L2 W3 W1 L2 L5 L1 L2

SOCCER

Team

Sun Belt

Western Kentucky South Alabama Texas State Louisiana-Lafayette Troy Arkansas State Georgia State Louisiana-Monroe Arkansas-Little Rock

3-0-0 2-0-1 2-1-1 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0

Pct. 1.000 .833 .625 .666 .666 .333 .333 .000 .000

Pts. Overall 9 7 7 6 6 3 3 0 0

5-3-4 9-3-2 5-6-2 5-5-2 6-7-0 6-5-2 3-7-1 5-8-1 3-9-0

Streak W4 W2 L1 W1 W2 L2 L1 L3 L6

VOLLEYBALL

Team

Sun Belt

Western Kentucky Arkansas-Little Rock Texas State Texas-Arlington Arkansas State Louisiana-Lafayette Troy Louisiana-Monroe South Alabama Georgia State

5-0 5-0 3-1 3-1 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4 0-5 0-5

Pct. 1.000 1.000 .750 .750 .600 .400 .400 .200 .000 .000

Overall 15-4 13-4 13-6 10-7 7-12 12-7 7-12 5-16 5-10 5-14

Age

Compensation

Men and Postmenopausal or Surgically Sterile Women 18 to 55

Up to $2000

Streak W7 W9 W3 W3 L1 W1 W1 L5 L3 L5

Men 18 to 50

Men and Women 18 to 55

Requirements

Timeline

Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI between 19 and 35

Wed. 16 Oct. through Sun. 20 Oct. Outpatient Visit: 24 Oct.

Up to $4000

Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI between 18 and 30

Up to $2400

Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI between 18 and 30

Wed. 16 Oct. through Sat. 19 Oct. Thu. 24 Oct. through Sat. 26 Oct. Thu. 31 Oct. through Sat. 2 Nov. Thu. 7 Nov. through Sat. 9 Nov. Fri. 18 Oct. through Mon. 21 Oct. Fri. 1 Nov. through Mon. 4 Nov. Outpatient Visits: 22 Oct. & 5 Nov.

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FOOTBALL

Bobcats lose first game in Sun Belt Conference play By Samuel Rubbelke Sports Reporter @SamuelRubbelke

Louisiana-Lafayette gained 212 yards on the ground against the third-best rushing defense in the nation at the time Saturday, defeating the Bobcats 48–24. Texas State forced a turnover in the first series of the game. The Bobcats then gave up a sixplay, 70-yard drive capitalized by a 4-yard touchdown run up the middle by the Cajuns’ junior running back Alonzo Harris. Harris’ touchdown in the first quarter marked the first rushing touchdown against the Bobcats this season. Sophomore quarterback Terrance Broadway and the Cajuns conducted a fast 94-yard drive in five plays after being pinned inside their own 10-yard line on the ensuing offensive possession. Broadway threw a 44yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Darryl Surgent to go up 14–0. “Technique, technique, technique,” said junior cornerback Craig Mager. “With the crowd being rowdy and the hype of the game, we just went away from our fundamentals. That’s what really burned us most of the night. We didn’t play our basics, and that’s why they beat us.” In the first half of play, Broadway completed 16 of 18 passes, going for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Going into the second half the Cajuns held a 28-3 lead. Bobcat freshman quarterback Tyler Jones accumulated 66 yards passing and 58 yards rushing on 13 carries for the game.

“Well hopefully Jones can take away just how poised he (Broadway) was,” Mager said. “If you look at Terrance (Broadway) he was just chilling in the pocket, and he made some dime throws. Tyler Jones has all the potential in the world to do the same thing. We just need to keep him confident and let him know the defense has his back.” The Cajun offense went 6-6 in the red zone and 9-14 on third downs. Broadway finished the game with 18 of 23 passes for 335 yards and four touchdowns while compiling 572 yards of total offense. Lafayette went on to win its sixth consecutive Sun Belt Conference opener. Despite this, Texas State’s special teams made history and personal records on multiple accounts. Sophomore wide receiver Brandon Smith returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. The first came after he managed to keep his balance and ran for 92 yards. The second came last in the fourth quarter, recording a 100-yard return.

“In the fall, (co-offensive coordinator) Coach (Jeff) Conway said he wanted me to do returns,” Smith said. “Now (senior wide receiver) Andy (Erickson)’s the main returner, I was just the off-returner. Andy fumbled so he gave me an opportunity to see what I could do. I just made the most of my opportunity and followed my blocks, had a chance to see some holes and hit it.” Smith was named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week and the College Football Performance National Kickoff Returner of the Week. Smith also became the first player in Bobcat history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in one game. The 100yard return is the second longest in school history, and Smith’s returns mark the first time in Lafayette history a player returned two kicks for touchdowns in a single game. Senior punter Zach Robinson had two punts over 60 yards. Robinson booted a career-long 66-yard punt in the first quarter and a 65-yard punt in the third.

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Louisiana-Lafayette

Mike Orakpo, junior linebacker Strange, but informative.